Translation of Slovak word "hurikán" to English
hurikán
/ɦurikaːn/
Meaning
NounA severe tropical cyclone; an intense storm rotating around a central eye.
How to use
Inanimate masculine noun declined according to the 'dub' pattern (genitive singular hurikánu, nominative plural hurikány, genitive plural hurikánov). Designates a tropical hurricane or cyclone. Common in news reports about oceanic storms, often accompanied by categories (hurikán piatej kategórie).
🇬🇧 English
hurricane
Example sentence
Blížiaci sa hurikán by mal zasiahnuť pobrežie zajtra ráno.
The approaching hurricane is expected to hit the coast tomorrow morning.
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Common phrases
- hurikán piatej kategórie— Category 5 hurricane
- oko hurikánu— eye of the hurricane
- ničivý hurikán— devastating hurricane
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The Slovak word "hurikán" means "hurricane" in English.
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